Import/export HS code 74111090: Various copper tubes
Copper tubes in various shapes and sizes, used for different industrial applications
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 29,900,737 |
| Italy | 19,928,757 |
| South Korea | 15,354,276 |
| Thailand | 12,178,917 |
| Germany | 10,729,150 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 13,521,613 | 16,379,124 | +2,857,511 |
| Italy | 10,067,783 | 9,860,974 | -206,809 |
| South Korea | 10,080,668 | 5,273,608 | -4,807,060 |
| Thailand | 5,875,819 | 6,303,098 | +427,279 |
| Germany | 6,086,934 | 4,642,216 | -1,444,718 |
| Finland | 3,498,185 | 2,510,736 | -987,449 |
| Greece | 1,425,433 | 2,857,211 | +1,431,778 |
| Ireland | 1,728,857 | 2,014,574 | +285,717 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,946,043 | 1,338,258 | -607,785 |
| China | 623,789 | 628,629 | +4,840 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 34,022,795 |
| Italy | 17,763,094 |
| South Korea | 15,354,938 |
| Thailand | 12,216,508 |
| Germany | 10,385,695 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 15,971,550 | 18,051,245 | +2,079,695 |
| Italy | 8,901,741 | 8,861,353 | -40,388 |
| South Korea | 10,081,330 | 5,273,608 | -4,807,722 |
| Thailand | 5,910,981 | 6,305,527 | +394,546 |
| Germany | 6,001,134 | 4,384,561 | -1,616,573 |
| Finland | 3,516,117 | 2,771,548 | -744,569 |
| Greece | 2,025,226 | 3,180,139 | +1,154,913 |
| Ireland | 1,531,771 | 1,786,542 | +254,771 |
| Mexico | 756,354 | 1,465,911 | +709,557 |
| China | 996,835 | 940,033 | -56,802 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 13 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 66,970,806 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 39,059,682 |
| Air transport | 4,749,287 |
| Other | 214,192 |
| Road transport | 23,381 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,486,506 | 32,484,300 | -2,002,206 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,931,054 | 19,128,628 | -802,426 |
| Air transport | 2,778,585 | 1,970,702 | -807,883 |
| Other | 87,096 | 127,096 | +40,000 |
| Road transport | 3,423 | 19,958 | +16,535 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 31,966,687 |
| Southampton | 30,873,523 |
| Dover | 17,572,772 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,673,004 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,079,507 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 14,623,176 | 17,343,511 | +2,720,335 |
| Southampton | 18,307,775 | 12,565,748 | -5,742,027 |
| Dover | 8,175,355 | 9,397,417 | +1,222,062 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,071,355 | 2,601,649 | -469,706 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,143,442 | 1,936,065 | -1,207,377 |
| Holyhead | 1,503,809 | 1,809,456 | +305,647 |
| London Gateway Port | 883,048 | 1,570,125 | +687,077 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,266,744 | 987,554 | -279,190 |
| Killingholme | 1,557,634 | 555,030 | -1,002,604 |
| Eurotunnel | 744,895 | 1,353,906 | +609,011 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 38 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 21 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 13 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 34 |
| 2025-10 | 27 |
| 2025-09 | 34 |
| 2025-08 | 27 |
| 2025-07 | 39 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 53 |
| 1m-15m | 39 |
| 15m-54m | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 74111090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Copper tubes in various shapes and sizes, used for different industrial applications